General Post-Secondary Enrollment

What to Expect:
Academics

Wittenberg’s academic calendar consists of two 16-week semesters, Fall and Spring, and a Summer Session that consists of three shorter terms.

HSS registration for the Fall semester begins in early April and, for the Spring semester, early November.

HSS students may register up to two weeks prior to the start of a semester, but the later a student registers, the fewer are the course choices available.

HSS enrollment is contingent on the availability of space in course sections. We cannot guarantee students their first choices of course or section.

The class period for a typical Wittenberg course consists of meetings either Monday-Wednesday-Friday for an hour or Tuesday-Thursday for one and one-half hours.

All courses demand a considerable study commitment beyond the class periods.

Grading is on the A+ through F system, with + and – grades carrying weighted quality point values. Courses in mathematics and related subjects and foreign language courses require designated scores on placement exams.

Support - While college study is more independent than high school, Wittenberg offers support as you make the transition to higher learning through our High School Scholars program.

The School of Community Education handles admission and registration as well as advising and mediating for the High School Scholars program. Our services include a mandatory orientation for students and parents, advisement for each registration, continuous review of each student’s progress, and contact with school personnel.

Course-specific support services are available through your professors. High School Scholars students are also free to use the Writing Center, the Math Workshop, and the Oral Communication Center for ongoing tutorial support in any course.

All students have access to the university’s library system and its computer resources, including e-mail and Internet connections.

Campus Activities - Under PSEOP provisions, HSS students are high school students whose relationship to the university is academic. Thus, your extra-curricular activities should remain focused at your high school. We expect students to function in a highly independent manner and at a high level of achievement. They are to observe all university regulations. Upon acceptance into the program, you will receive a High School Scholars Handbook and other materials to guide you.

Summer Courses - Summer enrollment does not fall within the scope of PSEOP. Qualified High School Scholars students, however, may take Summer courses at a reduced rate of $130 per credit until the time of high school graduation. Ordinarily, Summer coursework applies as college credit only, not as high school credit. Wittenberg's Summer terms begin in mid-May, early June and early July. Course offerings are posted on the university’s Web site.

Continuing as a Wittenberg Degree Student - Students who succeed in High School Scholars are welcome to apply for admission as full-time Wittenberg students, and the School of Community Education will help you in this process. The credits you will have earned under HSS are genuine Wittenberg credits, applying to any degree program you select.

There are many opportunities for financial aid grants, scholarships and loans to attend Wittenberg.